Fact Check: Did Trump Share a Fake Wikipedia Screenshot Naming Him Acting President of Venezuela?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: Donald Trump shared a fake Wikipedia screenshot calling him the acting president of Venezuela.

Rating: TRUE

Explanation: Donald Trump did share a doctored Wikipedia screenshot falsely labeling him the acting president of Venezuela. While the screenshot itself was fake, his act of sharing it is authentic.

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Date: 01/15/2026

 

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Last Updated on January 15, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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